Kent, CT

‘ve been racing through the last section, but the terrain has suddenly shifted from easy 25+ mile days to difficult 25+ mile days, so I might be slowing down a bit. After a less-than-24-hour reunion, the TN Studs were split up again thanks to a miscommunication…I accidentally went too far one day, I suppose…but I’m thoroughly enjoying my time alone, as well as setting my own pace, etc.

Check the web album on the right for pics from Duncannon, PA, where my dad’s cousin Suzie came to visit Crazylegs and me and provide some crazy good Trail Magic. I also might add some more pics from the Trail today after I post this–not sure yet, though.

Mom’s been telling me of lots’o'people who’re dropping out…it’s sad but true. Just yesterday I read a shelter register entry of some lady who says she misses her Christian community and the only thing keeping her out here is her pride. To say that after hiking 2/3rds the way of a 2100+ mile trail seems a bit odd to me, but this is no easy feat. Although I (still) have moments where I’m extremely frustrated, I’m in it to win it. ‘Cause if you’re not in it to win it, you’re not in it for a minute. Haha…

But seriously, the goal from the beginning is Katahdin. Anything less = mission failed.

Still lovin’ it, including the miseries! Speaking of which, I think I’m about to head out into a nasty thunderstorm. Blah.

Also, Bigfoot is apparently now semi-updating his bloggy-blog, so check it out! I think CrazyLegs is using it, too…